Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The core claim is well-supported by major institutional sources: IRENA's 2024 cost report finds utility-scale solar PV globally averaged USD 0.043/kWh — 41% cheaper than the least-cost fossil fuel alternative — and that 91% of newly commissioned utility-scale renewable projects beat the cheapest new fossil fuel option on cost. The IEA's World Energy Outlook confirmed solar is more cost-effective than new coal in many countries including the largest markets (US, EU, China, India). The main quali…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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